Student safety

Personal responsibility

Durham University is a safe place to live, work and study. The university is a partner on Durham's City Safety Group, working closely with Durham County Council, Durham Constabulary, Student's Union and Durham Cathedral to ensure the city is a safe and welcoming environment.

Durham University is an adult learning environment. As well as taking responsibility for your studies, it is important that you are also responsible for your own safety and encourage others to do the same.

A fun social life is all part of the university experience and we can provide advice on how to stay safe and support through our colleges and central student support departments, but it is down to the individual to put this into practice.